The Library Assistant works within Library Policy guidelines at all times to assist in a full range of library duties and the maintenance of the library’s e-collections. May participate in team-based decision making that addresses library policies and procedures at an operational level. May serve as a team leader of supervisor of junior employees.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management or Advanced diploma in Computer Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology and one year of related work experience.
Knowledge – Good command of English and Tok Pisin.
Skills – Good organizational skills including the ability to file alphabetically and numerically, excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal tactfully with people, basic computer skills.
Work Experience – Experience in a customer-oriented environment, library work experience.
Work Attitude – Committed to quality customer service.
Bonuses
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Benefits
GRADE 15 IUE BASIC SALARY: K71, 360 . 00
Responsibilities
Answers general questions from staff, students or outside community, referring more complex inquiries to immediate superior.
Assists users in the use of library e-materials and equipment.
Checks in and out all library materials.
Develop, manage and deliver basic digital skills to enable users to embrace new technologies.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the digital curricula of the different levels of literacy.
Conduct periodic digital literacy needs assessment and design customized training programs to meet changing needs, objectives and future trends.
Identify, evaluate and conduct training to bridge digital literacy gap among different social groups who are members of the Digital Library.
Continuously explore more training avenues through engaging different stakeholders that have resources namely: Digital platforms, Content, trainers, devices, etc.
Promote digital literacy inclusion by structuring content delivery mechanism that suite special social groups (e.g.: students, workforce, youth, women, people with disabilities etc.).
Monitor the delivery of training, impact assessment, reporting in view of the progress of curriculum execution and trainee skills adoption.
Manage all digital content used during the training sessions and platforms used as learning tools.
Design authentic learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be ICT enabled citizens.
Participates in weekend and evening rostered duties as part of the Library team.
Assists with routines related to library security, opening and closing procedures.
Performs other tasks to facilitate the use and proper care of the library and its resources as may be assigned by the Director.
